Innholdsfortegnelse for 20 June 2024 i You South Africa

I’M PRETTY good at saving money, especially for my retirement. I remember starting my first job where I had a pension contribution. I was in my early 20s and back then the thought of retirement didn’t seem like a big deal. So when I left that job and needed some extra cash for my move to another city, I didn’t hesitate to dip into my pension. But the shock of seeing how much tax was taken out made me realise I shouldn’t touch my retirement savings again. Over a decade later, pension fund holders now have more flexibility. Starting from 1 September the pension system will operate differently. A new “two-pot” system will allow members of pension funds to access some of their savings before retirement. On page 10 we…

IT’S 2002 and a Los Angeles judge has a petition before him from a young woman: she wants to drop her father’s surname and go only by the names she’s been using professionally. Angelina Jolie. No more Voight. The judge signs the petition and Angie is freed from the moniker of the man she blamed for her parents’ divorce. Leap ahead 22 years and history seems to be repeating itself. Shiloh, the first biological child of Angie and Brad Pitt, is seeking a court order to legally rid herself of her dad’s name. She wants to be known only as Shiloh Jolie – no more Jolie-Pitt. There are differences between Shiloh’s case and her mom’s: Angie was 27 and already building a career. In 2003, a year after her petition,…

IF YOU’D told her a few years ago she’d compete in back-to-back Comrades Marathons she’d never have believed you. At her heaviest Carli van Niekerk weighed 130kg and found herself out of breath performing the simplest tasks. Even getting up from a chair was a struggle as it would cling to her body. She tried plenty of diets and every weight-loss programme under the sun but nothing seemed to work. “A lot of people will say, ‘Love yourself and be happy in your body’. But from personal experience I know you can put on a happy face and say you’re happy and accept your body, but deep down you don’t,” Carli (46), who lives in Roodepoort, Joburg, tells YOU. “And you don’t really love yourself.” Her turning point came in…

LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF CAKE PREPARATION: 20 MIN / BAKING: 30-40 MIN LOAF CAKE ◗ 220g almond flour◗ 50g gluten-free oat flour◗ 5ml (1t) baking powder◗ 2,5ml (½t) salt◗ 3 large eggs, room temperature◗ 75ml melted and cooled coconut oil◗ 100g white sugar◗ 115ml full-cream milk◗ 5ml (1t) vanilla extract◗ 100ml freshly squeezed lemon juice◗ 30ml (2T) poppy seeds◗ 30ml (2T) grated lemon zest, plus extra to decorate LEMON DRIZZLE ◗ 170g icing sugar, sifted◗ 15-30ml (1-2T) freshly squeezed lemon juice Preheat the oven to 175°C on the fan setting. Grease a loaf tin with nonstick spray, then line it with baking paper. Set aside. 1 Loaf cake Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder and salt to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk to remove any lumps. 2 In a separate…

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YOUR MONEY SORTED Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. A debt judgment can stay on your credit record for five years and while there, it will be difficult to get credit. Still, many people don’t understand the implications or how to deal with it. Let’s have a look at how a judgment can affect you. 1 WHAT IS IT? A judgment is a court order granted against you on the request of a credit provider when you have failed to pay your debt instalments as stipulated in your credit agreement. By the time a judgment is issued, you’d have probably skipped payments for months, have a credit default (see below) on your credit record…

ON OUR RADAR 1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE Stepping onto the set of Wheel of Fortune at Atlantic Studio in Milnerton, Cape Town, is like stepping back in time to the ’70s. Although the technology is modern, there are a lot of “old school” details such as the giant wheel players must spin by hand. The show has been broadcast in the US since 1975 with versions in 60 countries, including South Africa, where it launched on S3 (SABC3) in April. YOU visited the set to try our luck at the wheel. ➧ SOLVING THE PUZZLE Host Rorisang (Rori) Thandekiso selects three participants from our group of 12 wordsmiths. “And you, with the ducklings on your shirt,” she says, pointing at me. She leads me into the spotlight on the stage…

WE TALK ABOUT Colombia’s underwater treasure quest COLOMBIA is launching a historic underwater expedition to explore a ship that sank in the Caribbean more than 300 years ago. This isn’t just any shipwreck – it’s believed to be laden with artefacts worth billions, making it the ultimate treasure hunt. The Spanish galleon, known as the San José, met its fate near Baru Island, south of Cartagena, during a battle with British forces on 8 June 1708, a decade after its maiden voyage. The ship sank with 600 people on board, along with a vast fortune in gold coins, pesos, and emeralds intended for the treasury of Spanish King Philip V. Today, this fortune is estimated to be worth billions, which has led to the San José being called the “Holy…

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AFEW questions come to mind here. For instance: why would a 93-year-old man want to wed for a fifth time, especially when he doesn’t have a good track record in the marriage department? And why, when you have $20 billion (R360bn) to your name, would you not be content to enjoy your twilight years and the comforts of your coffers without the pressure of a new relationship? The answer, it seems, is this: tycoon Rupert Murdoch is addicted to love. He’s been described as “the greatest romantic of our time” and is driven by an eternal quest for lasting happiness. “The man just loves love,” Vanity Fair says – and a close friend from Rupert’s native Australia agrees. “He doesn’t like to be alone especially since he stepped back from…

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For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. CANCER 21 JUN – 21 JUL FORGET MONEY, FOCUS ON YOUR FAMILY Cancer season starts on the 20th, when the sun shifts into your sign, signalling the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. This is soon followed by a full moon on the 22nd, suggesting that it may be a sensitive and emotional time for all crabs. Yet, in spite of this your need for connection and communication with your better half is quite evident. Persevere, as it seems that deep and important things are being shared. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 11, 21, 37, 45, 32, 17 LEO 22 JUL – 22 AUG This is an excellent time for you to retreat away from the world so you can recharge your batteries. With your ruler,…

JAMES By PERCIVAL EVERETT Mantle Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in 1884 and recounted the escapades of a young Southern boy in America who flees his vicious drunk of a father. He’s accompanied by Jim, a runaway slave, who makes the agonising decision to leave his family behind when he discovers he’s about to be sold, and the pair embark on a perilous journey down the Mississippi river in search of safety and freedom. Now, 140 years later, Jim gets to tell his own story and what a story it is! Along the way the two adventurers encounter a ragtag assortment of conmen, musical players and brutal “massas”. Early on we discover that the folksy patois spoken by slaves is in fact an elaborate ruse…

Join the dots Find six differences Find the 10 objects in the picture A maze through Joy’s mind Find two of the same chameleons ANSWERS Find the shapes Can you figure out what the emotions are saying? Colour in Joy and Anxiety from the movie Inside Out 2 Which memory ball belongs to which emotion? ANSWERS Can you figure out what the emotions are saying? 1Where can I put my stuff?2 The boredom3 These girls are so cool4 Oh no5 We are suppressed emotions…

GAGA’S BUMPY RIDE OUT AND ABOUT THE golden rule is to never ask a woman if she’s expecting because if, like LADY GAGA, she’s not, it can be embarrassing for all. When Gaga (38) recently attended her sister Natali Germanotta’s wedding in Maine in the US showing off a new curvier figure, fans could have sworn they’d spotted a baby bump. The Bad Romance singer, who was also Natali’s maid of honour, was photographed at the rehearsal dinner wearing a tight black dress and the next day at the wedding was in a peach gown. When rumours started circulating that she was pregnant with her first child with her boyfriend, entrepreneur MICHAEL POLANSKY (46), she took to social media to knock them back and divert attention to a worthier cause.…

While most of us must dig through dusty thrift stores or our great-aunt’s closet for vintage garb, these celebs have free rein over the fashion world’s best archives…

FERGIE’S BRAVE CANCER BATTLE Duchess says she’s feeling better than ever SARAH Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has opened up about navigating two cancer diagnoses in the past year, saying she’s feeling better than ever. Fergie (64) was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram last year, which led to her undergoing a mastectomy to remove the affected breast. Not long after, she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma (skin cancer). Throughout these challenges, her family, including daughters Princess Beatrice (35) and Princess Eugenie (34) and their children, provided unwavering support. ‘‘I have the most exceptional family and an extraordinarily great team,’’ Fergie told Hello! magazine. She also mentioned that the royal family have been supporting one another through their unprecedented series of health challenges. Earlier this year, Buckingham Palace…

MANY fans thought her reality TV days were over after her controversial exit from The Real Housewives of Johannesburg – but this blonde bombshell is well and truly back in the land where claws are unsheathed, backs are stabbed and drama reigns supreme. Christall Kay has made a triumphant return to the spotlight on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa and reality TV is all the better for it. This spin-off show gathers Christall and seven other standout housewives – Beverley Steyn, LaConco, Lethabo “Lejoy” Mathatho, Liz Prins, Londie London, Melany “Mel” Viljoen and Nonku Williams – for an unforgettable journey to Jamaica. For Christall it’s a chance to shine again. She appeared in the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ) but was axed…

Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za. I’VE LOST EVERYTHING THAT WAS DEAR TO ME BECAUSE OF MY STUPID AFFAIR Q I married my ex-wife 10 years ago and we have a six-year-old daughter. Over the past year I fell in love with my secretary – a stunningly beautiful woman but without any compassion for anybody else. Because I own a company, she thought I was richer than I am. She pretended to love me to bits. She was also very clever in breaking down my ex-wife, belittling her and pointing out her faults to me. Love made me blind. My mistress made sure my wife found out about the affair in the nastiest way, by arranging for her to walk in on us at…

We got to know her as sassy little Lily on hit show Modern Family – and now AUBREY ANDER-SON–EMMONS (17) is all grown up. She recently attended her prom looking gorgeous in a silky black gown. Comedian Kevin Hart was bursting with pride when his daughter HEAVEN (18) attended her prom recently. “I have no words . . . just pure joy. My little girl looked unbelievable yesterday. Where does the time go?” he wrote in a post on Instagram. They’ve faced some trying times recently with their father Sean “Diddy” Combs facing serious criminal charges, but CHANCE (18) and twin sisters JESSIE and D’LILA (17) put on brave faces for prom night. She was boyfriend Branson Bailey’s plus one on his big night while her sisters matched in sparkly…